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The saker falcon is a large hierofalcon, larger than the lanner falcon and almost as large as gyrfalcon at 45–57 cm (18–22 in) length with a wingspan of 97–126 cm (38–50 in). Males weigh between 730–990 g (26–35 oz) and females 970–1,300 g (34–46 oz).
Most falcon species used in falconry are specialized predators, most adapted to capturing bird prey such as the peregrine falcon and merlin. A notable exception is the use of desert falcons such the saker falcon in ancient and modern falconry in Asia and Western Asia, where hares were and are commonly taken.
Red-footed falcon, Falco vespertinus; Amur falcon, Falco amurensis (A) Sooty falcon, Falco concolor (A) Merlin, Falco columbarius; Eurasian hobby, Falco subbuteo; Lanner falcon, Falco biarmicus (A) Saker falcon, Falco cherrug; Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus (A) Peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus
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